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as in to visit
to make a brief visit
I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package
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as in to arrest
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
if we catch you shoplifting again, we're going to run you in
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Recent Examples of run in
Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Tomczak scored six points during a 14-4 run in the third quarter, breaking the game open.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Prince Harry will return to his hometown of London next week, but his chances of an awkward run-in with estranged family members Kate Middleton, Prince William, and King Charles III are slim.
—Roberta Mercuri, Vanity Fair, 18 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Clinging to a 25-19 lead at the half, Woburn went on a 9-0 run in the third quarter.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Tomczak scored six points during a 14-4 run in the third quarter, breaking the game open.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
Using this license information, detectives also found records showing the same Igor Kolomiets having run-ins in Broward County in 1998 and an incident at the Winn-DIxie in Big Pine Key with a deputy taking him back to Breezy Pines RV Estates.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Prince Harry will return to his hometown of London next week, but his chances of an awkward run-in with estranged family members Kate Middleton, Prince William, and King Charles III are slim.
—Roberta Mercuri, Vanity Fair, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
Verb
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China has been particularly busy, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Ireland's Prime Minister Michael Martin, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Starmer all visiting Beijing this month.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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Lemon is planning to visit Europe in June.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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Dozens of asylum seekers like her, as well as refugees who passed a rigorous, years-long vetting process before being admitted to the United States, have been arrested in Minnesota in recent weeks, immigration lawyers and advocates say.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Texas Department of Public Safety said in a statement that officers arrested two people and used pepper balls after protesters did not heed orders to disperse, adding that demonstrators also breached a protest area and spit on officers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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There's also a vital element of resource management that plays a role in every encounter, forcing players to juggle power distribution between shields, weapons, and engines while also managing heat levels within their craft.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Less than a week later, another encounter on the school run had a different outcome.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Revolutionary Guard holds vast business interest across Iran, and sanctions could allow its assets in Europe to be seized.—
SAM McNEIL AND JON GAMBRELL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Gabbard was photographed in Fulton County on the day of the raid as the FBI seized 2020 election ballots.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
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The bottom-line mandate for the Bruins on Monday night was to grab two points against the worst team in the Eastern Conference.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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On January 13, in a win over the Chicago Bulls, Davison played 24 minutes, scoring 9 points, grabbing 7 rebounds, and dishing out 4 assists.—
Rahat Huq,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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On the latest episode of Jesse Tyler Ferguson's podcast Dinner's on Me, the Modern Family star reminisced to guest Mary Elizabeth Ellis about a time Lane came over to his house for dinner, and the Only Murders in the Building alum did not hold back in front of Ferguson's children.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Jan. 2026
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Hours go by because people come over, and the sane ones go home, and some come back.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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Payton told investigators he was picked up in a blue Mercury Capri by a man who went by Dan, who offered him money to take photos.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Nikhil got Manchester City’s 2-0 over Wolves spot-on and another four correct results, as well as picking up two bonus points along the way.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Now, authorities are stepping in to slow the flow, introducing new restrictions aimed at curbing day-trip tourism and easing pressure on the village.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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That’s where chartreuse steps in.—
Jennifer Hussein,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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